Unit Two: Moses' Web Page

Lesson Objective: To present the events surrounding Moses' birth and his life as a prince in Egypt .

Lesson Text : Exodus 2:1-10

The land of Egypt had once been a haven for the Israelites. In Egypt, the Hebrews prospered. However, many years after Joseph died, the Egyptians forgot about all that Joseph had done to save Egypt. The Egyptians began to fear that the Hebrews were a threat to their country. As a result, the Hebrews were put in bondage and Egyptians decided to kill all the male infants as a means of controlling the population.

Definition : Genocide -The deliberate and systematic destruction of a racial, political, or cultural group.

God used this very scenario during the life of Moses in order to prepare him for his life's calling.

It was God's sovereign purpose to have Moses lead His chosen people out of Egypt. For Moses, the task would have been impossible, but God prepared him and gave him everything he needed to be successful.

Obstacles that could have prevented Moses from succeding to lead the people out of Egypt:

1) All Hebrew males of Moses' age were being killed
God's Solution: God saved his life by allowing his mother to safely hide him as a child.

2) The Hebrews had no reason to listen to Moses
God's Solution: God made sure that the Egyptian who found him as a baby was royalty. All his life he would be trained in the king's house as a leader.

3) The Egyptian Army could have easily stopped Moses and the unarmed Hebrews.
God's Solution: The power of God lead the Hebrews out of bondage. Moses was divinely used as the leader and "mouthpiece".

Our Commitment: What are your deepest dreams and desires?

Follow these 4 steps to commiting these dreams to God

1) Find God's Will in your dream.
2) Pray for these dreams to come true, or they may never happen
3) Prepare for your dream in your chosen field
4) Be persistent ! God can do mighty things through us that we could never do ourselves.

** And lastly, it's okay to have dreams of greatness, but every dream should pass by God before we become too attached to it.

Unit 2: Special Memory Passage

Hebrews 11:23-26

23 By faith Moses, when he was born, was hid three months of his parents, because they saw he was a proper child; and they were not afraid of the king's commandment.
24 By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter;
25 Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;
26 Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward.

Unit One: What's wrong with Evolution?

Lesson two Objective: To present the biblical response to the theory of evolution.

Key Verse: "Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear." Hebrews 11:3

Lesson Text: Genesis 1:1-8

Many books have been written on the topic of evolution. The purpose of this lesson is not to provide a thorough overview of the issue, but to present some basic facts regarding evolution is just a theory, not a scientifically proven fact.

Why the Hang up about evolution?

Read the Following scriptures in your Bible and answer these questions:
Psalm 19:1 What are some specific ways the heavens declare the glory of God?
Psalm 104:1-30 How involved is God in His creation?
Psalm 148 How does creation praise God?
Romans 1:20 How does creation leave men "without excuse?"

Ultimately, evolution removes key elements of life, including God, who is the original Designer of the world. The theory removes any purpose that man may have for existing and removes him from have any responsibility to a higher being or to his fellow man.

THE BIBLE IS ONE AWESOME SCIENCE BOOK!

It is interesting that Charles Darwin himself is quoted as admitting that he may have devoted his life to a fantasy when trying to prove his theory of natural selection. Sadly, his false facts have endured long. But the facts in the Word of God will edure forever. Look below at some of the scientific facts recorded in the Bible.


Our Commitment
If we acknowledge God as Creator, then we must acknowledge that we are answerable to Him. This week in focused prayer, consider whether you are living like you truly believe God is Creator or do you live as if you are answerable to no one. Surrender all things unto the Lord!

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What is Humanism?

Lesson 1 Objective: To discuss the doctrine of humanism and to present the biblical viewpoint.

Key Verse: Romans 1:25

Lesson Text:
Genesis 3:1-6

2 Timothy 3:2-5

According to the American Humanist Association,
Humanism is a progressive philosophy of life that, without theism and other supernatural beliefs, affirms our ability and responsibility to lead ethical lives of personal fulfillment that aspire to the greater good of humanity.

cited from www.americanhumanist.org

The Key words in their definition are : "without supernatural-ism"
Ultimately it means without God. Humanism denies the existence and/or the need for supreme, supernatural authority in the lives of human beings.

**Meet Ms. Fredericka Edwords and Mr. A Believer****


The Scripture Chain

I John 2:22 and Psalm 14:1
The Bible has some very strong things to say about those who deny the existence of God. While it may be enticing to follow the philosophies of our humanist society, we will be foolish in the eyes of God and believing a lie!

Ecclesiastes 12:13-14
The writer of Ecclesiastes says that the whole duty of man is to fear God and keep His commands. Humanists miss the entire purpose of life by denying God's existence. Their self-made purposes are poor substitutes for the real purpose of their existence, which is to glorify God by loving Him and others.

OUR COMMITMENT:
We cannot mix Jesus with worldly philosophy. Both Paul and John wrote epistles whose purposes included exhortations to denounce humanistic philosophy, because they knew the harm it would cause the church. We must have the same Spirit they did, and fight against humanist principles infiltrating the body of the Church!

In prayer this week, we encourage you to reflect these questions: Am I serving myself rather than God? What are some practical things I can do to change that?

Have a blessed Week!
In the Mighty Name of Jesus,
Lighthouse UPC Teens Class

****ALL Material are excerpts adapted from the Word Aflame Publications Pentecostal Publishing House Truth @ Online Spring 2010 Manual*****

Unit One: Special Memory Passage

Genesis 1:26-28

26 And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.

27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.

28 And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth.


**This special memory passage will be part of our Memory Work assignment for the end of the quarter. So, start working on it now! Remember: Study to show thyself approved unto God!

-Sis Colbert

Unit One: A Search for answers to the Tough Questions

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Our first Unit Class study will discuss the subjects of humanism and evolution and what the Bible has to say about the theories.

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In His Blessed Name,
Sis Colbert - Teens class sunday school teacher